Michael Tanenbaum
Michael Tanenbaum is a senior staff writer for PhillyVoice.com, with interests ranging from technology and behavioral health to local community initiatives and cultural life. Michael has written for the Argentina Independent and Bespoke Magazine and previously served as a news editor for Xfinity.com before joining PhillyVoice. He received his B.A. in The Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins University.
July 31, 2017
Videos
WATCH: Penn time-lapse video shows makeover of Palestra basketball court
At 90 years old, the famed Palestra at the University of Pennsylvania has hosted more basketball games than any other facility in the college ranks.July 31, 2017
Protests
Protesters disrupt Rendell presser at Franklin Square to demand justice for David Jones
In a growing push for transparency, Black Lives Matter protesters interrupted a press event Monday afternoon at Franklin Square, cutting off former Gov. Ed Rendell to raise questions about last month's fatal police shooting of David Jones.July 31, 2017
Politics
So long, Mooch: Twitter reacts to Anthony Scaramucci's quick exit from White House
Musical chairs at the White House hit an ugly note Monday with the sudden departure of communications director Anthony Scaramucci, the blustery Long Islander who lasted just 11 days after he was hand-picked by President Trump.July 31, 2017
Celebrities
Old-school Nickelodeon star plans wedding at former Pennsylvania steel factory
Nickelodeon child star Danny Tamberelli is getting married at an old Pennsylvania steel factory.July 31, 2017
Courts
Philly bar owner pleads guilty to stealing credit card numbers in wire fraud case
The owner of a former Fairmount pub pleaded guilty Monday to 40 counts of wire fraud in a case of stolen credit card numbers stretching back several years, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced.July 27, 2017
Celebrities
Seinfeld bumps Kevin Hart on Forbes' 'World's Highest Paid Comedians 2017' list
Forbes releases World's Highest Paid Comedians 2017 list, placing Jerry Seinfeld back on top with $69 million.July 27, 2017
Lawsuits
Lawsuit: Doctor used hypnosis in alleged sexual assault at Penn Presbyterian
An independent physician who practices at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in West Philadelphia is facing accusations that he employed hypnosis and possibly drugs in order to sexually assault one of his patients.July 27, 2017
Drugs
DEA: Pennsylvania drug overdose deaths jumped 37 percent in 2016
As Pennsylvania battles a complex and evolving drug epidemic, sobering new statistics from the Drug Enforcement Administration show the state saw a 37 percent increase in drug overdose deaths from 2015 to 2016.July 27, 2017
Pets
ACCT Philly kennel space 'completely full' as big dog adoption fees waived
The Philadelphia Animal Care and Control Team (ACCT) is at full capacity and seeking homes for dogs who will otherwise potentially be facing euthanasia.July 26, 2017
Doctors
Pennsylvania launches practitioner registry for medical marijuana program
A notice from the Pennsylvania Department of Health confirms that the state's medical marijuana program's practitioner registry open, allowing doctors to complete the required training in order to begin prescribing marijuana to patients.Just In
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